Clay County Georgia Public Records
Clay County is located in the state of Georgia and is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,183. The county seat is Fort Gaines.
The county is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The county also has a sheriff, a probate judge, a tax commissioner, and a clerk of court.
The county is served by the Clay County School District, which operates three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
The county is home to several state parks, including the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, the Ocmulgee National Monument, and the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.
The economy of Clay County is largely based on agriculture, with the county's main crops being cotton, corn, soybeans, and peanuts. The county also has a strong tourism industry, with many visitors coming to the area to enjoy its natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Clay County Courthouse
Clay County Georgia Court
Address:
Clay County Courthouse
PO Box 519 Fort Gaines, GA 39851
Clay County Court Jurisdiction
Clay County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Clay County, Georgia. The address is: Clay County Courthouse, P.O. Box 519, Fort Gaines, GA 39851.
Clay County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Camp Creek (1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler clashed with Union forces under General Judson Kilpatrick in Clay County. The battle resulted in a Confederate victory.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (1862): During the Civil War, Union soldiers stole a Confederate locomotive and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad in Clay County. The mission failed, but the soldiers were later honored with the Medal of Honor.
3. The Clay County Courthouse (1871): The Clay County Courthouse was built in 1871 and is still in use today. It is the oldest courthouse in Georgia still in use.
4. The Clay County Fair (1890): The Clay County Fair has been held annually since 1890. It is the oldest county fair in Georgia and one of the oldest in the United States.
5. The Clay County Historical Society (1951): The Clay County Historical Society was founded in 1951 to preserve the history of Clay County. The society operates a museum and library in Fort Gaines, Georgia.